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330 reports with mileage · 188 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes. Review the 262 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 68 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Exterior Lighting. Review the 48 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
37 crash reports7 fire reports16 injury reports
What owners actually said
518 reports
110,000 miles · Feb 28, 2019
Service Brakes
THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH CAME ON AT ONCE, AND THE BRAKES REQUIRED SIGNIFICANT ADDITIONAL PRESSURE TO OPERATE. WE DROVE HE VEHICLE HOME, AND THEN TO A NEARBY REPAIR SHOP. WE WERE INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER HAD AN INTERNAL LEAK, AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. THIS IS THE SAME PART THAT WAS ADDR…
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THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH CAME ON AT ONCE, AND THE BRAKES REQUIRED SIGNIFICANT ADDITIONAL PRESSURE TO OPERATE. WE DROVE HE VEHICLE HOME, AND THEN TO A NEARBY REPAIR SHOP. WE WERE INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER HAD AN INTERNAL LEAK, AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. THIS IS THE SAME PART THAT WAS ADDRESSED IN A CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR THE 2010 MY PRIUS; HOWEVER, THE 0211 PRIUS IS NOT COVERED. 110,000 MILES.
NHTSA ODI #11183178
97,000 miles · Feb 26, 2019
Service Brakes
TOYOTA HAD A CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM ZJB FOR DEFAULT BRAKE BOOSTER/MASTER CYLINDERS ON THE 2010 PRIUS MODELS. I HAVE A 2011 PRIUS THAT HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND THERE IS NO CUSTOMER SUPPORT OFFERED. THIS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT ON THE 2010 MODELS IS GOOD THRU 11/30/19 REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE. EVEN THOUGH MY VEH…
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TOYOTA HAD A CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM ZJB FOR DEFAULT BRAKE BOOSTER/MASTER CYLINDERS ON THE 2010 PRIUS MODELS. I HAVE A 2011 PRIUS THAT HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND THERE IS NO CUSTOMER SUPPORT OFFERED. THIS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT ON THE 2010 MODELS IS GOOD THRU 11/30/19 REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE. EVEN THOUGH MY VEHICLE HAS THE EXACT PROBLEM THERE IS NO RECOGNITION FOR SUPPORT DUE TO THE YEAR OF THIS VEHICLE. I WAS NOT AWARE I EVEN HAD A PROBLEM UNTIL I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR A SOFTWARE RECALL UPDATE. WE WERE EXPERIENCING HEAVY RAIN AND MY INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON WHICH IS WHY THEY CHECKED THIS AND CONFIRMED THE ISSUE ALTHOUGH MY BRAKES ARE WORKING FINE. I AM NOT UNDERSTANDING WHY TOYOTA IS NOT HONORING THE FIX FOR THE DEFAULT OR WHY AFTER DISCOVERING THIS ISSUE IN 2010 THE 2011 WOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED. I WOULD APPRECIATE SOME HELP IN THIS MATTER.
NHTSA ODI #11182549
1 miles · Feb 15, 2019
EnginePower Train
WENT IN TO HAVE THE SPARK PLUGS AND 2 COILS(CYLINDERS 1 & 2) STARTED SHAKING, KNOCKING AND SMOKING AT THE TIME I PICKED IT UP. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND HASN'T GONE OFF. THE MECHANIC I TAKE THE VEHICLE TO SAYS IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL CAR, TRYING TO DETERMINE THIS, SINCE HE STATED IT IS NOW MY HEAD GASKET THAT NEEDS R…
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WENT IN TO HAVE THE SPARK PLUGS AND 2 COILS(CYLINDERS 1 & 2) STARTED SHAKING, KNOCKING AND SMOKING AT THE TIME I PICKED IT UP. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND HASN'T GONE OFF. THE MECHANIC I TAKE THE VEHICLE TO SAYS IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL CAR, TRYING TO DETERMINE THIS, SINCE HE STATED IT IS NOW MY HEAD GASKET THAT NEEDS REPLACING.
NHTSA ODI #11180311
92,500 miles · Feb 6, 2019
Unknown Or Other
ALTHOUGH TOYOTA ISSUED A RECALL NOTICE IN OCTOBER OF 2018 FOR OUR 2011 PRIUS, THE AFFECTED PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE LETTER STATED WE WOULD BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE REPAIR COULD BE MADE. ON FEB. 5 OUR CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM WARNING CAME ON AND THE CAR WAS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE WITH DIMINISHED ACCELERATION/POWER--CERTAINLY A SAFETY I…
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ALTHOUGH TOYOTA ISSUED A RECALL NOTICE IN OCTOBER OF 2018 FOR OUR 2011 PRIUS, THE AFFECTED PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE LETTER STATED WE WOULD BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE REPAIR COULD BE MADE. ON FEB. 5 OUR CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM WARNING CAME ON AND THE CAR WAS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE WITH DIMINISHED ACCELERATION/POWER--CERTAINLY A SAFETY ISSUE IN OUR AREA'S HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE AUTO NATION TOYOTA FT MYERS, FL DEALERSHIP SAID THE CAR SHOULD BE DRIVEN IN TO THE SERVICE DEPT. (BUT TOLD MY HUSBAND ONCE IT WAS THERE, IT WAS NO LONGER SAFE TO OPERATE) AND IT WOULD BE CHECKED AND THEN "GRACIOUSLY" SAID THE INVERTER SYSTEM WOULD BE REPLACED AT NO COST (APPROX. $3800) TO US AS TOYOTA OPTED TO "EXTEND THE WARRANTY". THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN OCTOBER WHEN INITIALLY NOTIFIED AND BEFORE IT FAILED AND BECAME A SAFETY ISSUE AND BEFORE WE WERE TOLD TO "DRIVE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP". I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN TOYOTA AND I WORRY ABOUT OTHER PRIUS DRIVERS STILL ON THE ROAD.
NHTSA ODI #11174887
970,200 miles · Feb 4, 2019
Air BagsCrash
AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AFTER BEING REAR ENDED STRAIGHT ON AT 55 MPH, NOT A SINGLE AIRBAG DEPLOYED.
NHTSA ODI #11174374
156,000 miles · Feb 3, 2019
Service Brakes
THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF HOW I BECAME AWARE OF THE POWER BOOSTER AND MASTER CYLINDER PROBLEM WITH MY 2011 TOYOTA PRIUS. 'UPON DISCOVERY OF MULTIPLE LIGHTS DISPLAYED ON DASHBOARD SUCH AS BRAKE, ABS SYSTEM & TRACTION LIGHTS, DURING DRIVING THE BRAKING PERFORMANCE HAS CHANGED DRASTICALLY & THE CAR NO LONGER PERFORMS BRAKING F…
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THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF HOW I BECAME AWARE OF THE POWER BOOSTER AND MASTER CYLINDER PROBLEM WITH MY 2011 TOYOTA PRIUS. 'UPON DISCOVERY OF MULTIPLE LIGHTS DISPLAYED ON DASHBOARD SUCH AS BRAKE, ABS SYSTEM & TRACTION LIGHTS, DURING DRIVING THE BRAKING PERFORMANCE HAS CHANGED DRASTICALLY & THE CAR NO LONGER PERFORMS BRAKING FUNCTION ADEQUATELY. UNABLE TO RELY ON SAFE BRAKING DUE TO BRAKE RESISTANCE FELT WITH STIFFENING IN WHICH PEDAL DEPRESSES DEEPLY & MORE TIME IS REQUIRED TO COME TO A FULL STOP. WHEN BRAKING THE HYBRID BATTERY DOES NOT CHARGE & RUNS DANGEROUSLY LOW RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE HYBRID BATTERY WHICH CAN LEAD TO SUBSTANTIAL COST TO REPLACE THE BATTERY. 'CAR BROUGHT TO FIRESTONE FOR DIAGNOSTICS. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION BY THEIR TECHNICIAN IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER/MASTER CYLINDER WAS DAMAGED & MALFUNCTIONING AND WAS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. INFORMED REPAIR WOULD BE IN EXCESS OF $1,500.00. SEE ENCLOSED SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTATION FROM FIRESTONE DIAGNOSTICS.
NHTSA ODI #11173804
5 miles · Feb 2, 2019
Service Brakes
ABS ACTUATOR MALFUNCTION
NHTSA ODI #11173684
Mileage unknown · Jan 30, 2019
Service Brakes
BRAKE ACCUMULATOR FAILURE. SPECIFICALLY REPAIR T-SB-0079-18 ABS, TRACTION, BRAKE LIGHTS ON. BRAKES NOT AS RESPONSIVE/SPONGEY. NO REGENERATIVE ENERGY FROM BRAKING
NHTSA ODI #11173173
119,384 miles · Jan 30, 2019
Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND WAS STIFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO TAP THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE AND ABS INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHARLES MAUND TOYOTA (8400 RESEARCH BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78758 (866) 797-435…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND WAS STIFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO TAP THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE AND ABS INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHARLES MAUND TOYOTA (8400 RESEARCH BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78758 (866) 797-4354) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 1901140996. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,384. *TT*JB
NHTSA ODI #11173044
175,000 miles · Jan 25, 2019
Service Brakes
THE ATTRACTION BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS COME ON, THE BRAKE BECOME SPONGEY AND FAIL TO STOP THE VEHICLE , I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT WHILE THIS HAPPENS WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0V. Note: The software updates in this recall are needed even if the vehicle had the software previously updated under recalls 14V-053 or 15V-449.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Toyota Prius, 2010 and 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and 2011-2012 Lexus CT200h vehicles. A weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator may crack causing one or both portions of the inflator to eject into the passenger cabin.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install retention brackets to the curtain shield air bags, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Service Department at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is Toyota G0U, and Lexus GLJ.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.
Consequence: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Electrical System:software
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.
Consequence: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
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Seats
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
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NHTSA investigations
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DP23005 · Brake Actuator Valve Wear
Opened Nov 22, 2023 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received a petition dated September 19, 2023 from the owner of a 2012 Toyota Prius V requesting that ODI reevaluate its decision to deny DP19-004. In the letter, the petitioner reported experiencing an unexpected and complete loss of brake power while driving, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights. This petition is based on the petitioner's direct experience and assessment that ODI closed DP19-004 because its prompting petition was withdrawn by that petitioner. ODI will review the work conducted during DP19-004 and a review of any additional related complaints and crashes via a new defect petition The petition and related materials can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI number:11553736.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received a petition dated September 19, 2023 from the owner of a 2012 Toyota Prius V requesting that ODI reevaluate its decision to deny DP19-004. In the letter, the petitioner reported experiencing an unexpected and complete loss of brake power while driving, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights. This petition is based on the petitioner's direct experience and assessment that ODI closed DP19-004 because its prompting petition was withdrawn by that petitioner. ODI will review the work conducted during DP19-004 and a review of any additional related complaints and crashes via a new defect petition The petition and related materials can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI number:11553736.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received a petition dated September 19, 2023 from the owner of a 2012 Toyota Prius V requesting that ODI reevaluate its decision to deny DP19-004. In the letter, the petitioner reported experiencing an unexpected and complete loss of brake power while driving, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights. This petition is based on the petitioner's direct experience and assessment that ODI closed DP19-004 because its prompting petition was withdrawn by that petitioner. ODI will review the work conducted during DP19-004 and a review of any additional related complaints and crashes via a new defect petition The petition and related materials can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI number:11553736.
DP22005 · Pedestrian Alert Sounds
Opened Jan 27, 2023 · Closed Aug 7, 2023
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:propulsion System
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.
DP19004 · Brake Actuator Valve Wear
Opened Sep 30, 2019 · Closed Jan 21, 2021
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
On September 19, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition from Mr. Roger Hogan requesting that the Agency investigate and recall certain Toyota Prius, Prius PHV, Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles for a brake actuator valve wear condition covered under Toyota Customer Support Programs ZJB and ZKK (subject CSP?s). In support of his request, the petitioner identified 117 NHTSA complaints allegedly related to the subject CSP condition, including 60 reporting crashes. On September 30, 2019, ODI opened Defect Petition DP19-004 to evaluate the petitioner?s request for an investigation. In August 2020, the petitioner notified the Agency that he was withdrawing his petition. Because the petitioner has withdrawn the petition, we are denying the petition as moot and no further analysis of this petition is necessary.NHTSA is authorized to issue an order requiring notification and remedy of a defect if the Agency?s investigation shows a defect in the design, construction, or performance of a motor vehicle that presents an unreasonable risk to safety. 49 U.S.C. ?? 30102(a)(9), 30118. Because the petitioner has with withdrawn the petition, the petition is denied as moot. This action does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The Agency notes that it is not required to receive a defect petition prior to opening a defect investigation and will take further action if warranted by future circumstances.
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